P2 of 14
Beat 92% of the field
Continental WinterContact TS830 Test Results
Tested 2009 to 2011
6 publications
Tested 10 times by independent publications, the Continental WinterContact TS830 has taken 3 test wins with an average finish of 2nd.
- 10Independent tests
- 3Test wins
- 9Podium finishes
- 2ndAverage finish
- 87%Field beaten on average
- 6Publications
10 tests, 2009 to 2011
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 87%
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Continental WinterContact TS830. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vredestein Snowtrac 3
9 shared: 9 ahead, 0 behind
|
9 | 9 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM32
6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind
|
6 | 6 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Michelin Alpin A4
6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind
|
6 | 5 | 1 | - | 83% |
 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D
6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind
|
6 | 4 | 2 | - | 67% |
 Kumho IZen KW23
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip 7+
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 Fulda Kristall Control HP
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Fulda Kristall Montero 3
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Nokian WR D3
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip 8
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 GT Radial Champiro Winterpro
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Nokian WRG2
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Semperit Speed Grip 2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental WinterContact TS 810 Predecessor | 0 | - | - | - |
| Continental WinterContact TS830 This tire | 10 | 3 | 2nd | 87% |
| Continental WinterContact TS 850 Successor | 31 | 21 | 2nd | 91% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 10 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
The Continental WinterContact TS830 finished on the podium in nine of ten tests from 2009 to 2011, with wet-road performance a recurring strength. It was second of 12 and rated Exemplary by Auto Bild in 2010, which praised wet handling and aquaplaning resistance; AMS also praised both in its 2010 third-of-ten result. ACE ranked it third of eight in 2011, noting that it led the wet and dry assessments, while AMS placed it second of 14 that year and highlighted wet handling, short wet stops and low noise.
Snow performance was strong but less uniform. AMS's 2009 comparison put it first of five with 98 of 100 snow points, and ADAC's 2010 third-of-12 result brought top snow marks and praise for wear. Yet AMS criticised limited snow traction in 2010 and ACE found snow performance held it back in 2011, unusual exceptions to the stronger snow verdicts. Dry braking also varied unusually: Auto Zeitung praised it among the best in its 2010 win against 12 rivals, whereas AMS said dry stopping distances were not optimal in 2011. Auto Bild's 2010 comfort assessment was only moderate. The record is therefore consistently strong overall, especially on wet roads, without every test agreeing on snow traction or dry braking.
Performance Strengths
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Wet handling
Strong
in 3 of 7 tests
Details
- 2011 AMS: second of 14 overall, with very good wet handling.
- 2011 ACE: third of eight overall, with leading wet subjective results.
- 2010 Auto Bild: second of 12, Exemplary, with praise for dynamic wet handling.
Very good handling characteristics and short braking distances on wet
- 2011 AMS Winter Tire Test (2011)- 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test (2010)
dynamic driving characteristics on wet roads
- 2010 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2010)
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Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
- 2010 AMS: good aquaplaning resistance, third of ten overall.
- 2010 Auto Bild: exemplary aquaplaning safety reserves.
exemplary safety reserves with aquaplaning
- 2010 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2010)good aquaplaning resistance
- 2010 AMS Winter Tire Test (2010)
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Snow handling
Strong
in 3 of 7 tests
Details
- 2010 AMS: good snow handling, despite limited traction.
- 2011 AMS: good snow characteristics.
- 2010 Auto Zeitung: excellent control in snow, first of 13 overall.
snow-good characteristics
- 2011 AMS Winter Tire Test (2011)excellent control in both the snow
- 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test (2010)Good handling and short braking distances on snow
- 2010 AMS Winter Tire Test (2010)
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Tread life
Minor
Details
- 2010 ADAC: excellent wear, third of 12 overall.
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Wet grip
Strong
in 3 of 7 tests
Details
- 2011 ACE Winter Tire Test (2011)
good in the wet
- 2011 European Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2011)very good wetness characteristics
- 2010 AMS Winter Tire Test (2010)
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Dry grip
Moderate
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
- 2011 ACE Winter Tire Test (2011)
good on dry roads
- 2011 European Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2011)
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Wet braking
Minor
in 1 of 7 tests
Details
short braking distances on wet
- 2011 AMS Winter Tire Test (2011)
Performance Weaknesses
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Snow traction
Minor
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
- 2010 AMS: limited snow traction.
- 2011 ACE: snow performance held the tire back.
- These are unusual exceptions to 98 of 100 snow points in 2009 AMS and top snow marks in 2010 ADAC.
Slightly let down by its snow performance
- 2011 ACE Winter Tire Test (2011)Limited snow traction
- 2010 AMS Winter Tire Test (2010)
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Dry braking
Minor
in 1 of 7 tests
Details
- 2011 AMS: dry stopping distances not optimal.
- Unusually inconsistent with 2010 Auto Zeitung, which praised one of the best dry braking scores.
Stopping distance in dry conditions are not optimal
- 2011 AMS Winter Tire Test (2011)
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Ride comfort
Minor
in 1 of 7 tests
Details
- 2010 Auto Bild: only moderate comfort.
Only moderate comfort
- 2010 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2010)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Continental WinterContact TS830 (7 tests) and 28 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Snow handling strength in 3 of 7 tests 7 praise, 0 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet grip strength in 3 of 7 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
- Road noise strength in 1 of 7 tests 5 praise, 1 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
- Snow braking strength in 1 of 7 tests 6 praise, 0 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Ice grip no test mentions it 5 praise, 0 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
- Warm-weather behavior no test mentions it 3 praise, 0 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 10
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2011 4 tests
P1 of 14
Beat 100% of the field
2011 European Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15
Very balanced tire, good on snow, good in the wet, good on dry roads
P3 of 8
Beat 71% of the field
2011 ACE Winter Tire Test
Slightly let down by its snow performance, the Continental Winter Contact TS830 wins the wet and dry tests by scoring top in each subjective test
P5 of 14
Beat 69% of the field
2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
Due to be replaced soon, the Continental WinterContact TS830 is still a leading winter tire.
2010 5 tests
P2 of 8
Beat 86% of the field
P3 of 10
Beat 78% of the field
P2 of 12
Beat 91% of the field
2010 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
Exemplary.
P3 of 12
Beat 82% of the field
P1 of 13
Beat 100% of the field
2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
The ContiWinterContact TS830 wins another test thanks to an excellent all round performance. The TS830 offers excellent control in both the snow and the wet and has one of the best dry braking scores.
2009 1 test
P1 of 5
Beat 100% of the field
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